The stuff that really matters!

OUTREACH CORNER

The SMMOI are currently looking for outreach ideas to focus on for the coming year. Please bring ideas to the next meeting, 3/27.

Time for Golf!

Keep your calendar open April 30th for the SMMOI golf outing. Stay tuned for details.

Golfisms -

1. You can hit a 2-acre fairway 10% of the time and a 2-inch branch 90% of the time.
2. Don't buy a putter until you've had a chance to throw it.
3. Every time a golfer makes a birdie, he must subsequently make 2 triple bogeys to restore the fundamental equilibrium of the universe.
4. No matter how bad you are playing, it's always possible to play worse.
5. If you really want to get better at golf, go back and take it up at a much earlier age.

Next SMMOI Meeting Sunday, 3/27 7:00 pm

We are now...SMMOI

ST. MARGARET'S MEN OF IRONSIDE (SMMOI)

"Ironside" comes from St. Margaret's grandfather, Edmund. He was given the name "because of his valor" in resisting Danish forces in the early 11th century. St. Margaret so admired her grandfather, she named her second born son Edmund of Scotland.

MEN'S RETREAT 2011!!!!

ST.MARGARET'S MEN'S GROUP
SPRING RETREAT 2011
APRIL 8~1OTH
CANE CREEK PARK, WAXHAW, NC

Overnight Cabin Camping and Christian Men's Experience right here in Union County.
Join us for a weekend of Friendship and Fellowship as we get to know one another, learn the message of Jesus in our lives, and relax.
Cost: $75 per person (overnight event) Includes 2 nights lodging, food, bible study, recreation, park access
$30 per person (Saturday only) Includes park access, bible study, recreation, food
Date: April 8-10th
Location: Cane Creek Park, Waxhaw, NC
Details: Overnight event limited to first 25 people to sign up (due to lodging constraints). Overnight facilities include heated cabins and a full bath house.
Meals provided and will be prepared by campfire at individual cabins.
Guest speaker, Bible study, softball and fun group events around campfire and at large pavilion.
What to Bring: bed linens or sleeping bag, snacks and drinks for the weekend. Small refrigerator
are in each cabin.
Contact Eric Schmidhausler at schmiddy15@carolina.rr.com or Phil Hejl at phil_hejl@yahoo.com for more details.

Registration fees due by February 27 and is on a first come first serve basis. Scholarships available.

CALLING ALL DADS TO THIS SPECIAL EVENT!

This Saturday, March 6 our monthly men's breakfast will be a special one. We'll be joined by guest speaker Stewart Stout, who will tell the incredible story of his beautiful daughter Hope. Hope was diagnosed with cancer at age 12. When approached by the Make A Wish Foundation to offer her a dream wish of her choice, Hope surprised everyone. Instead of asking for an elaborate trip or gift, Hope stated that her wish was to grant the wish of all 155 children who were Make A Wish waiting list.

Her wish would cost over a million dollars to grant. But with the help of the Carolina Panthers, Keith Larson of WBT and the great people of Charlotte...over $1.4 million was raised in four short weeks. Hope lost her battle with cancer soon after stating her wish, but her legacy continues today.

Come hear Hope's story through the loving words of her father. If you are a dad and have ever tucked your children in at night with a "kiss and I love you", you won't want to miss this special event.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30am and Stewart will speak at 8am.

Watch a short video of Hope's story:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJGZHNkbhzs

NEW BREAKFAST TEAMS FOR 2010 - THE QUEST TO WIN THE GOLDEN EGG TROPHY!

New breakfast teams were chosen at Saturday's special event. Here are the new teams for 2010, and the first date the new team serves. Your team captain (highlighted in bold) will contact you soon to begin planning for your upcoming breakfast. Thanks to the nearly 50 strong of you who make this an incredible ministry!

Breakfast Construction - Feb 14
Fred Dabney
Jim Haarstick
John Martin
Kevin Gorman
Matt Cheney
Ryan LaMonica
Scott Travers

Fathers of the Flapjack - Feb 21
Eric Schmidhausler
Howard Bender
Jeff Henry
Matt Hornberger
Matt Kirchner
Shawn McCarter

Team Eggsodus - Feb 28
Brian McCarthy
Jason Young
Jay Jenkins
Jerry DeBerry
John Manalis
John Wunder
Rich Hoffman

Breakfast Club - March 7
Bob Plate
Joe Liles
Kevin Carsten
Kevin Sells
Lee Powell
Richard Marczyk
Roy Estes

THE Flaky Biscuits - March 14
Chris Plate
Greg Cardinali
Jeremy Ervin
Mark Rudy
Michael Watkins
Ross Cramer
Steve Keeney
Thomas Cardinali

Holy Chow! - March 21
Brian Bednar
Dan Rushing
Eric Cameron
Al Shannon
Jeff Johnson
Paul Rhodes
Phil Hejl

Saultans of Sausage - March 28
Alex Maughn
Bill Shaphorst
Craig Reeder
Mark Poelke
Robert Gates
Steve Dodge
Travis Whitfield